Hokule'a, May 29

CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM

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The Hokule'a departed on a statewide voyage on Wednesday. The historic canoe and its crew will first sail around the Hawaiian isles for one year as training for the upcoming 47,000 mile worldwide voyage. They are expected to arrive in Hilo by Friday afternoon. Pictured in the releasing line in the foreground is Greg Eckart.